Arpar village, Kudavasal taluk | Pincode 612703

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LGD code: 637984
Pincode: 612703
Post office: Patteeswaram
Population: 863
Households: 223
Literacy rate: 75.6%
Sex ratio: 909 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 388
Distance to district centre: 14 km
Distance to mandal centre: 5 km
Distance to Chennai: 262 km
Distance to Bengaluru: 309 km
Nearest railway station: Kumbakonam · 11 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Kodavasl · 4 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Arpar compares

By population, Arpar ranks #49 of 59 villages in Kudavasal mandal.

Literacy rate

75.6%

+0.3% vs mandal average

Arpar: 75.6%
Kudavasal mandal: 75.3%
Thiruvarur district: 74.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

909

−73 vs mandal average

Arpar: 909
Kudavasal mandal: 982

Household size

people per home

3.9

Same as the mandal average

Arpar: 3.9
Kudavasal mandal: 3.9

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Arpar at a glance

Arpar is a village of 863 people in 223 households (Census 2011) in Kudavasal taluk, Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu, the 49th-largest of 59 villages in Kudavasal taluk. Literacy is 76%, about the same as the taluk average of 75% and the sex ratio is 909 women per 1,000 men. It lies 14 km from the Thiruvarur district centre, 7 km from Prathabaramapuram, the nearest town, 11 km from Kumbakonam railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 612703, served by Patteeswaram post office; the LGD village code is 637984. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Kodavasl, 4 km away. The village votes in Nannilam assembly constituency, represented by MLA Kamaraj. R. The population is estimated at 1,017 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Arpar · this village	863	76%	—
Thirucherai · Kumbakonam	3,182	77%	1 km NE
Injikollai · Kumbakonam	3,601	70%	1 km E
Keelavidayal · Valangaiman	1,958	73%	1.3 km W
Aladikaruppur · Kudavasal	1,434	76%	1.9 km S
Manapparavai · Kudavasal	1,239	66%	1.9 km SE
Melapalaiyur · Kudavasal	664	67%	2 km S

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Arpar

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 20
Power hours (winter): 16
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: KORADACHERI
Distance to nearest town (km): 3
Distance to district HQ (km): 25
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 10
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Karaiyappalaiyur
Total area (ha): 317.89
Irrigated area (ha): 250.08
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Arpar

LGD code: 637984
Pincode: 612703
Post office: Patteeswaram
Population (Census 2011): 863
Population (projected 2026): 1,017
Households: 223
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 909
Literacy rate: 75.6%
Coordinates: 10.87041°N, 79.44716°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Nagapattinam
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Nannilam
Member of Parliament: Selvaraj V
Member of Legislative Assembly: Kamaraj. R
Block / Mandal: Kudavasal

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Thiruvarur district level

Then & Now

Arpar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

863

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

1,017

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

223

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

263

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 863Census 2011
Households: 223Census 2011
Literacy rate: 75.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 909 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,0172026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 2632026 projection
Active job cards: —MGNREGA · district
HHs worked (FY): —MGNREGA · district
State electorate: 6,21,17,562ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 901NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 91.2%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.6%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 71.0%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 58.2%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 77.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Thiruvarur district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 6,35,748PMAY-G · 6,35,748 of 9,57,825 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Thiruvarur district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,23,089Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Thiruvarur district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Getting there

How to reach Arpar

Mandal centre

Kudavasal · ≈ 5.0 km

≈ 10 min by car · 12 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Thiruvarur · ≈ 14 km

≈ 29 min by car · 34 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 10,124 people

Prathabaramapuram · ≈ 7.5 km

≈ 15 min by car · 18 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Chennai262 kmcapital
Bengaluru309 km
Hyderabad732 km
Mumbai1153 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKumbakonam11 km
Bus stopகும்பகோணம்12 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Kodavasl4 km
ATM / bankCity union Bank atn11 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil10 km
CollegeK. S. K. College of Engineering & Technology14 km
Police stationWest Police Station13 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Arpar

6 Temples mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Residents can add the village jatara and temple festival under Events.

🛕Sri Saranatha Perumal Koil (Thirucherai)Temple1.2 km ↗
🛕Thirumeignanam Gnanaparameswarar TempleTemple3.0 km ↗
🛕Vinayakar KovilTemple3.5 km ↗
🛕Kali Amman TheruTemple3.6 km ↗
🛕Koneswarar Temple, KudavasalTemple4.1 km ↗
🛕Thirunarayur Nambi Temple (Nachiar Koil)Temple5.0 km ↗

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Lead story

September 2026

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Fish fry, curry allegedly sought as bribe; Tamil Nadu VAO suspended - INDIA - GENERAL

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Tamil Nadu sees dengue surge as monsoon sets in | Tap to know more | Inshorts

Reported by Inshorts.

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Tamil Nadu to launch Agri Business Guidance Bureau, offer subsidies to farmer groups

Reported by The New Indian Express.

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News from Thiruvarur & Tamil Nadu

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Fish fry, curry allegedly sought as bribe; Tamil Nadu VAO suspended - INDIA - GENERAL
Kerala Kaumudiyesterday
Tamil Nadu sees dengue surge as monsoon sets in | Tap to know more | Inshorts
Inshortsyesterday
Tamil Nadu to launch Agri Business Guidance Bureau, offer subsidies to farmer groups
The New Indian Express2 days ago
Tamil Nadu moves SC seeking urgent Cauvery water release as Mettur stocks dwindle
Deccan Herald2 days ago
TN govt says Rs 247 crore crop loan waived; farmers say no big deal
The New Indian Express3 days ago
No matter the name, it must begin with this letter! A unique tradition in Tamil Nadu village
CNBC TV183 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Arpar

What is the pincode of Arpar?

The pincode of Arpar, Kudavasal taluk, Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu is 612703. The post office is Patteeswaram.

Which post office delivers to Arpar?

Mail for Arpar is delivered through Patteeswaram post office, pincode 612703, in Kudavasal taluk, Thiruvarur district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Arpar located?

Arpar is a village in Kudavasal taluk of Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the population of Arpar as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Arpar village has a population of 863 across 223 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Arpar in?

Arpar falls under the Nagapattinam Lok Sabha constituency (PC #29) of Tamil Nadu.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Arpar in?

Arpar falls under the Nannilam assembly constituency (AC #169) of Tamil Nadu.

What is the literacy rate in Arpar?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Arpar village is 75.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Arpar?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Arpar village is 909 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Arpar?

12 schemes currently match residents of Arpar, including Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai, Pongal Gift Hamper Scheme, Tamil Nadu Free Bus Travel for Women. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Arpar from Thiruvarur district centre?

Arpar is approximately 14 km (straight-line) from the centre of Thiruvarur district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Arpar?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Arpar village is 637984.

Which is the nearest town to Arpar?

Prathabaramapuram (population 10,124, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 7 km from Arpar in a straight line.

How big is Arpar compared to other villages in Kudavasal taluk?

Arpar ranks 49 of 59 villages in Kudavasal taluk by Census 2011 population (863 residents).

How far is Arpar from Chennai?

Arpar is about 262 km from Chennai in a straight line (the state capital of Tamil Nadu); by road expect roughly 340 km.

How far is Arpar from Bengaluru?

Arpar is about 309 km from Bengaluru in a straight line; by road expect roughly 401 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Arpar?

Kumbakonam is the nearest railway station to Arpar, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 15 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Arpar?

கும்பகோணம் is the nearest bus stop to Arpar, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 15 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Arpar?

Government Hospital, Kodavasl is the nearest hospital or health centre to Arpar, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Arpar?

City union Bank atn is the nearest ATM or bank to Arpar, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 14 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Arpar?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Arpar, about 10 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 13 km.

Who is the MLA of Arpar?

Arpar falls under Nannilam assembly constituency (AC 169). The sitting MLA is Kamaraj. R (AIADMK).

Who is the MP for Arpar?

Arpar is in Nagapattinam Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Selvaraj V (CPI).

What is the population of Arpar in 2026?

Arpar is estimated at 1,017 people in 2026, up about 18% from 863 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Arpar in?

Tamil Nadu falls in the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) and the Southern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, cotton, groundnut, millets, chillies) of the ICAR classification; Arpar in Thiruvarur district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-20
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)